Last Name Ohern

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The meaning and origin of the last name Ohern

The surname O'Hern is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Ó hEathirn," meaning descendant of "Eatharn," a personal name of uncertain origin. The prefix "Ó" indicates "descendant of," suggesting that the original bearer of the surname was a descendant of someone named Eatharn. The name O'Hern is most commonly found in County Cork and County Limerick in Ireland. Like many Irish surnames, O'Hern is an example of a patronymic surname, which was used to identify individuals based on their father's name or ancestral lineage. Over time, variations in spelling and pronunciation occurred as the name was anglicized and passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname O'Hern can be found not only in Ireland but also in various parts of the world where Irish immigrants settled.

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